If you replace the v3 12at7 reverb driver with a 12au7, you will reduce the effect of the reverb and it will be much easier to control with the reverb knob. Unfollow fender 1964 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Fender reverb transformer troubleshooting telecaster. The red writing are my notes for a fender reverb transformer, part number 022921. V3a senses the reverb return signal and amplifies it with a gain of about 37. Reverb buzz on fender vibrasonic amp discussion in amp. Its technically a mod, but its like the most common and easy mod. We carry a complete selection of fender amplifier parts for both vintage and modern amps. Fender studio lead 2channel, 60watt, 1x12 celestion, solid state guitar true vintage 1970s fender twin reverb guitar amp empty wood project cabinet. The fender reverb unit 6g15 was a vacuum tube, spring reverbequipped effects unit made by fender. The later silverface circuits were changed further by cbs to become cleaner, harder and thinner sounding.
Fenders princeton reverb is one of historys great amps. I recently stumbled across a 1964 fender deluxe reverb. Original 1964 blonde fender tube reverb tank unit 6g15. A classic combo amp head and speaker as one unit this precbs blackface super typifies the change in fender amps swinging for a more clean tone versus the early breakup and distortion of its predecessors. Whether you need cavernous space or subtle ambiance this unit will deliver. Anytime there is a poll amongst guitarists for an all time top five of guitar amplifiers, the fender deluxe reverb invariably appears in the list. The princeton was never the amp for everybody, but it came pretty close.
The fender vibroverb was a 40watt combo guitar amplifier originally manufactured in 1963 and 1964. Fender amp parts fender reverb tanks amp repair parts. Anyhow, plugged the fender reverb unit into the amp. It was the first fender amplifier to incorporate onboard reverb which became a standard feature on many highend fender tube amps during the 1960s and 1970s. Hammond or accutronics are not labels found in fender amps in this era. I also tried a mod tank but its too wet, i just need that drippy sound. If youre working with a loud drummer and like your tone clean as can be, it wont take long to reach. Reverb buzz on fender vibrasonic amp telecaster guitar forum. Whats the value of a 1964 fender deluxe reverb now. Original 1964 blonde fender tube reverb tank unit 6g15 youtube.
The princeton reverb is the smallest blackfacesilverface fender amp with both. Revisit reverb tank, 17 long, 2 spring, equivalent to accutronics 4ab3c1b. Accutronics reverb tank, 17 long, 2 spring, 4ab3c1b current production. The ab763 design is also to be found in some silverface amps between 1967 and 1969. Introduced in 1964, its been a goto amp for guitarists from rockers to jazzers, especially in the studio and for gigs with modest volume requirements. For speakers this code can be 5, 6, 7 or 8 digits long, and its inkstamped or paintstamped on the bell housing of the speaker in either case, the code works the same. The ab763 super reverb is a very popular fender amp due to the huge tone, robustness and the pure tone from the traditional blackface ab763 amp design. A little perspective the 65 deluxe reverb reissuewhich has now been around longer than both the original blackface and silverface eras combinedhas been a huge hit because its reliable, sounds great, and is moderately priced. First introduced by fender in 1963, the deluxe reverb was immediately successful with even the most discerning guitar players. This prevents instability in v3a if the reverb recovery cable is disconnected from the reverb pan. Spring reverb tanks explained and compared antique. Similar to the idea behind the vibrochamp, the princeton reverb was essentially all the good parts of its predecessor, the tweed princeton, but with a longspring reverb and tubedriven tremolo circuit added.
A word about purchasing any of these rare vintage amps, these amps need to be regularly cared for. The blackface princeton reverb has been a staple in guitar tone since its inception in 1964. Based on the famous fender reverb unit of the 60s the classic reverb unit is the benchmark for great reverb tone. Fender 64 custom deluxe reverb amplifier fender amps.
Classic tube reverb and tremolo unit carls custom amps. Moderately powered and producing a full, snappy and crystalline tone, the pedalfriendly 64 custom deluxe reverb carries on that legacy with incredible vintagestyle tones, thanks to its. Also includes fender 63 reissue reverb unit, fender concert ii, mesa boogie mk2c plus other models, lab series l5, l7, l9, koch powertone i, b52. It was discontinued in 1966 and was replaced by a solidstate model, the fr. But its popularity, as well as the scarcity of vintage units, will no doubt skew the perceptions of players who havent played a healthy vintage specimen.
The first 3 digits on a pot, or the first 2, 3 or 4 digits on a speaker are the source or. On early magnatone amps 19611964, the reverb tank s output is connected to a potentiometer, like in the 480 schematic below. Dwell, mixer and tone and includes a 12at7 tube as a preamplifier. One of the sales guys at the shop, who is a great player, told me he changed the stock tank in his own hw 64. The unit mounts horizontally to the floor of a cabinet with the open side down. A lot is made of fenders work with jbl to develop the ultimate driver for the showman, and dale frequently offered his two cents on the subject. Fender 64 custom handwired deluxe reverb page 40 the. The footswitch turns the reverb on and off by grounding the input to the reverb recovery circuit. Just like in the case of the driver above, the details of the circuit can reveal the z out characteristics of the reverb tank. Limited masterbuilt 1964 custom deluxe reverb relic.
This is a vintage reverb tank very likely from a fender amp from the blackface bf era. The sourcedate code on a pot is a 6 or 7 digit code impressed into the casing of the potentiometer. The famous alltube fender reverb unit has been a staple of virtually every surf performance and recording since the early 60s. Spring reverb tanks explained and compared amplified parts. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Since decades my setup is fender outboard reverb unit into a nonreverb bf amp deluxe or bandmaster or my tweed tremolux. Fender reverb driver diagram aug 10, 2019 to do this, fender. These are very old and may need to be or may have been serviced in the past.
It sounds even better in person, much livelier and brighter than my amps verb, but of course you can set it. The nos at7 made the reverb somewhat mellower, hard to explain in words. I havent used the reverb unit for awhile and forgot just how good it is. Reverb circuit driver transformer and choke with their original mounting screws. It was first incorporated in a fender amplifier with the vibroverb of 1963 and then. The 1964 fender reverb unit is a spring reverb driven by a 6k6 tube. Typically in fenders used with a 12at7 tube with 2 sections run in parallel, but could be used with tubes such as 6bq7, 12au7, or 6sn7. Input impedance 8 ohms, output impedance 2250 ohms, long decay 2. Reverb tank accutronics, 4ab3c1b, long decay, 2spring. The reissue 63 fender tube reverb can be used with any amp, with features including one groove tubes 6v6, one 12ax7 preamp tube, one 12at7 tube, onoff footswitch and.
Mix, dwell, and tone controls give the play many tonal options. We would like to thank the thousands of users who participated actively in the fender. Use normal channel for reverb control adjust eq and depth of reverb. The reverb on the amp isnt working i instantly fell in love with the amp and offered a decent amount to the owner of the amp and bought it, with the reverb still not working. I mean, is it because of the reverb transformer, the driver tube, the recovery tube or just the reverb tank. Replace, repair and restoregenuine fender parts repair your rig with topquality potentiometers used especially for fender amplifiers, including this direct replacement reverb units used for amplifiers with spring reverb.
For this auction we have two fender original blackface twin reverb. The reverb tank should be isolated from vibrating surfaces as much as possible. Sonichris i also like to think that all early 60s fender equipment is happy to be playing surf music again. One used custom vintage baffle board with grill cloth made to fit a fender vibrolux reverb and one. It is recommended that the driver be a current or voltage source with an output rising 6. Avoid mounting the outer channel of the reverb tank directly to the mounting surface by using grommets, rubber standoffs, reverb tank bag and liner or other products designed for mechanical isolation.
Units are in exellent working condition and fully tested. Played on countless hit recordings, the mid60s deluxe reverb is a timeless fender classic and one of the most indispensable workhorse guitar amps ever made. The reverb tranny i was recently asked to troubleshoot read 0. The system decoupled the driver from the front surface of the outer baffle, and served as a lens to focus and better project its sound. The ohm readings showing in black in the illustration are impedance measurements.
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